Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 250-720-7 - DENIAL, REVOCATION, SUSPENSION OR NONRENEWAL OF LICENSE1.Grounds. The Secretary of State may deny, refuse to renew, suspend or revoke a marriage officiant license based on a finding that the applicant or licensee: A. Does not meet one or more of the criteria set forth in section 1 of this rule;B. Has failed to comply with any of the statutory requirements for a person solemnizing a marriage set forth in 19-A M.R.S. chapter 23; orC. Has failed to comply with any provision of the statute or rules governing notaries public if the applicant or licensee is a notary public.2.Notice of Hearing. Before issuing a denial, suspension or revocation of a marriage officiant license, the Secretary of State shall provide written notice to the applicant or licensee with an opportunity to request a hearing pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 5.3.Decision. After hearing, the Secretary shall issue a final written decision, which may be appealed to Superior Court pursuant to 5 M.R.S. chapter 375, subchapter 7.29-250 C.M.R. ch. 720, § 7